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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 32, 2008 - Issue 6
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Original Article

Knowledge and Attitude Toward the Hemoglobinopathies Premarital Screening Program in Saudi Arabia: Population-Based Survey

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Pages 531-538 | Received 07 Apr 2008, Accepted 11 Jun 2008, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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